President Franklin D. Roosevelt originally called his Scottish terrier Big Boy. Then Franklin decided to rename him after a Scottish ancestor, Murray the Outlaw of Falahill, and his nickname became Fala. The pup attended FDR's funeral, and his statue stands next to his master's in Washington, D.C.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt originally called his Scottish terrier Big Boy. Then Franklin decided to rename him after a Scottish ancestor, Murray the Outlaw of Falahill, and his nickname became Fala. The ... more

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President Ford and his daughter Susan pose on the South Lawn with their golden retriever Liberty. Once when he took the dog out for a walk without telling the Secret Service, he got locked out of the White House.

President Ford and his daughter Susan pose on the South Lawn with their golden retriever Liberty. Once when he took the dog out for a walk without telling the Secret Service, he got locked out of the White ... more

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Amy Carter had a Siamese cat named Misty Malarky Ying Yang when her dad, Jimmy Carter, was president. Amy also received a dog named Grits from her teacher, but he was returned.

Amy Carter had a Siamese cat named Misty Malarky Ying Yang when her dad, Jimmy Carter, was president. Amy also received a dog named Grits from her teacher, but he was returned.

Rex, a King Charles Cavalier spaniel, was often seen dragging Ronald Reagan away from reporters asking questions. Rex replaced Lucky, a Bouvier des Flandres, who was sent to live on the Reagans' ranch when she got too big.

Rex, a King Charles Cavalier spaniel, was often seen dragging Ronald Reagan away from reporters asking questions. Rex replaced Lucky, a Bouvier des Flandres, who was sent to live on the Reagans' ranch when she ... more

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Millie gave birth to six puppies during the elder Bush's administration, but Spot was the only one to return for another term in the White House.

Millie gave birth to six puppies during the elder Bush's administration, but Spot was the only one to return for another term in the White House.

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Houston's Millie Bush Dog Park was named after the springer spaniel who lived in the White House with President George H.W. Bush.

Houston's Millie Bush Dog Park was named after the springer spaniel who lived in the White House with President George H.W. Bush.

Forced to choose between their warring cat and dog, the Clintons kept their rambunctious chocolate lab Buddy when they moved from the White House to New York. Buddy was killed by a car outside the Clintons' home.

Forced to choose between their warring cat and dog, the Clintons kept their rambunctious chocolate lab Buddy when they moved from the White House to New York. Buddy was killed by a car outside the Clintons' ... more

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Socks, first feline during the Clinton administration, never got along with the Clintons' dog (despite writing a book with him) and eventually went to live with the president's secretary. Socks was believed to have been 18 when he died in February.

Socks, first feline during the Clinton administration, never got along with the Clintons' dog (despite writing a book with him) and eventually went to live with the president's secretary. Socks was believed to ... more

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President Bush's English springer spaniel, Spot, was born in the White House during the administration of Bush's father. (Remember Millie's puppies?) Spot died in 2004 after nearly 15 years with the Bushes.

President Bush's English springer spaniel, Spot, was born in the White House during the administration of Bush's father. (Remember Millie's puppies?) Spot died in 2004 after nearly 15 years with the Bushes.

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President Bush's English springer spaniel, Spot, was born in... Photo-1346456.22065 - Connecticut Post

A Marine guard salutes as Barney disembarks from Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, March 14, 2004. Barney was returning from Camp David with his master, President Bush. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A Marine guard salutes as Barney disembarks from Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, March 14, 2004. Barney was returning from Camp David with his master, President Bush. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Another pet of the last administration, India, squabbles with his Scottie housemate Miss Beazley. The Bushes named India after a former Texas Ranger baseball player, Ruben Sierra, also known as El Indio, but India also went by the name Willie. The name of Miss Beazley's father was Clinton, but that didn't keep the president from presenting the puppy to the first lady as a birthday present. India died in January 2008.

Another pet of the last administration, India, squabbles with his Scottie housemate Miss Beazley. The Bushes named India after a former Texas Ranger baseball player, Ruben Sierra, also known as El Indio, but ... more

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Bo was gift to President Obama's daughters from Sen. Ted Kennedy and his wife, Victoria.

Bo was gift to President Obama's daughters from Sen. Ted Kennedy and his wife, Victoria.